Hmmm........thats a good question. I know that RDS still exists in the US but as far as what frequencies the Euro model would have is beyond me. They may not have 88-107 mhz like we do here. I tried to find that on the Alpine euro site but couldn't find that info.ahh thank you i had an offer to buy a "r" unit pretty cheap.. would the radio still step the same as it does here??? i mean wil it work here in the us.. thanks